Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Department Summary:

Michigan Dining comprises nineteen on-campus cafes and markets, nine residential dining halls, Michigan Bakeshop, and
the Michigan Catering unit. Our 500 full-time and 1,300 student employees are committed to creative, healthy, and nutritious foods, international cuisines, and sustainability throughout all dining operations.  Michigan Dining is actively growing and will open a new operation in the fall of 2026; new positions may be located in the new facility or existing locations, as business needs evolve.

Position Summary:

Manages and oversees all culinary operations for one or more facilities or programs and serving more than 25,000 meals per week. Leads the unit culinary team to provide culinary excellence, training, recipe review,  and overall menu management.  Functions as a lead contributor to the development and execution of new and seasonal menus in collaboration with culinary leadership across all units. Provides day-to-day direction and supervision of culinary staff and culinary operations, and coordinates efforts to successfully deliver services to a diverse clientele. Provides training and development for the staff, keeping them current with culinary skills and procedures to meet and exceed expectations. Manages and oversees large-scale special events for Residential Dining guests, in addition to daily operations.  

Responsibilities*

Food Quality & Guest Experience (40%)

Operational Leadership (30%)

Financial Leadership (15%)

Sanitation & Safety (15%)

Required Qualifications*

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Position Responsibilities Criteria (leadership and behavioral qualities expected in this position):

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Additional Information

This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.  

Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

Relocation will not be offered for this role.

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Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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